2002 Audi S6
The 2002 Audi S6 appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (fuel system, other and electrical system) and in 6 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is fuel system, gasoline: 375 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 33.1 per 1,000 across all 2002 model-year vehicles and against 403.5 per 1,000 for the Audi S6 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 1.6 complaints per model year across the 30 Audi S6 model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2002 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 6 Mar 2015.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC (manufacturer campaign 20L8/JY).
Defect, as filed: On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
Consequence: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2002 Audi S6 (black) against all 2002 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2002 | S6 line | All 2002 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 375 | 403.5 | 33.1 |
| Power Train | 250 | 70.2 | 121 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 250 | 52.6 | 39.4 |
| Tires | 125 | 17.5 | 25.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 375 | 403.5 | 33.1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 250 | 70.2 | 121 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 250 | 52.6 | 39.4 |
| Tires | 1 | 125 | 17.5 | 25.1 |
6 unique complaints, 8 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Audi S6 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 27,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | 20 | 27,000 |
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 24,000 |
| 1997 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 172,866 |
| 1999 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 172,866 |
| 2000 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 172,866 |
| 2001 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 172,866 |
| 2002 | 2 | 6 | 178,858 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 178,858 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 172,866 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 271,368 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 271,368 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 281,534 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 248,113 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 248,113 |
| 2013 | 3 | 8 | 168,936 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 168,936 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 165,342 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 165,342 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 165,342 |
| 2018 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 139,249 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 530,487 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 798,165 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 461,091 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 356,894 |
| 2024 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 356,894 |
| 2025 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 356,894 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Audi S6 model years · Audi: 61 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2002 Audi S6 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V267000, was reported to NHTSA on 3 May 2011 and concerns fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly. Across all model years the Audi S6 line has 21 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2002 Audi S6?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2002 Audi S6 complain about most?
Fuel System, Gasoline: 3 of 8 component mentions (375 per 1,000). Next is power train with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.